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Iran Claims It Infiltrated U.S. Security Networks and Gathered Intelligence on Barron Trump

Has claimed that its intelligence operations successfully penetrated U.S. security networks and obtained detailed information about Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a video broadcast by Iran’s state-linked IRIB TV3, the alleged intelligence operation included

Iran Claims It Infiltrated U.S. Security Networks and Gathered Intelligence on Barron Trump

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Iran has claimed that its intelligence operations successfully penetrated U.S. security networks and obtained detailed information about Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump.

According to a video broadcast by Iran’s state-linked IRIB TV3, the alleged intelligence operation included information about Barron Trump’s university location, the movements and configuration of his security vehicles, and the deployment of his protective detail.

The video further claimed that an Iranian female operative managed to approach Barron Trump and bypass elements of his security by exploiting private communications on Xbox.

The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed that it is aware of the video and the allegations contained in it. The agency said the material is being investigated, particularly because it is viewed as a potential threat involving a person under Secret Service protection.

The claims have not been independently verified, and it remains unclear whether the information presented by Iranian state media reflects genuine intelligence capabilities or an attempt at psychological and information warfare.

The alleged operation comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising fresh concerns over the security of senior U.S. officials and their families.

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